MIRA2004 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Pubic Symphysis, Supine Position, Hip

• School: Curtin University
• Department: Medical Imaging, Radiology & Radiography
• Course: MIRA2004
• Professor: Yasas Botenne

Document Summary

Cassette: landscape, 35 x 43cm, grid. Centering: cr perpendicular to the ir, cr directed to centre of ir, center of ir and cr to midway between asis and pubic symphysis. Collimation: closely on sides to skin margins, top and bottom to ir borders, ensure that the iliac crests are within the top of the collimation. Positioning: patient lies supine with msp centered to the midline of the table, arms placed at sides away from the body, provide pillow for head support, ensure pelvis is not rotated, pigeon toe is not as important. Centering: cr caudal 40 degrees, centre to midline point @ level of asis. Sid: 100cm, angling the tube increases the sid so bring it down otherwise exposure needs to be increased. Positioning: patient lies supine with msp centered to midline of table, arms placed at patients sides away from the body, legs and feet separated, provide pillow for head, ensure that the pelvis is not rotated.